topography-it is the shape of the land. elevation-the height above sea level of a point on earths surface. relief-the difference in elevation between the highest and lowest points of an area. landform-it is a feature of topography formed by the processes that shape the earths surface. landform region- a large area where the topography is similar. plain-is a landform made up of flat or gently rolling land with low relief. mountain-is a landform that has high elevation and high relief. plateau-is a landform that has high elevation and a more or less level surface. lithosphere-earth's solid, rocky outer layer. atmosphere-is the outer most sphere with a mixture of gases that surround the earth. hydrosphere-it is formed by earth's oceans, lakes, rivers, and ice. biosphere-it is formed by all living things in the air, ocean, and on land.
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topography-it is the shape of the land.
elevation-the height above sea level of a point on earths surface.
relief-the difference in elevation between the highest and lowest points of an area.
landform-it is a feature of topography formed by the processes that shape the earths surface.
landform region- a large area where the topography is similar.
plain-is a landform made up of flat or gently rolling land with low relief.
mountain-is a landform that has high elevation and high relief.
plateau-is a landform that has high elevation and a more or less level surface.
lithosphere-earth's solid, rocky outer layer.
atmosphere-is the outer most sphere with a mixture of gases that surround the earth.
hydrosphere-it is formed by earth's oceans, lakes, rivers, and ice.
biosphere-it is formed by all living things in the air, ocean, and on land.